The Martial Brain

So, of course, before the science was more thoroughly understood the supplement industry promptly built the bandwagon and then enthusiastically jumped on it; producing, selling, and heavily advertising antioxidant supplements.

If you would like to be "that person" who always seems to have a thoughtful, logical point of view in any discussion, who doesn't easily fall prey to scams and pseudo-science, who doesn't allow the primitive parts of his brain direct his actions; learning the basics of Scientific Skepticism is a great way to start!

I had been forced to endure the presence of bullies for much of my young life; I would be damned if I was going to add to macho martial culture by producing martial arts bullies through my teaching!

When I contemplate what a dark place my mind was inhabiting prior to Dave's visit, it's perfectly possible that he saved my life that night.

The study of the martial arts lies precisely at the intersection of the worlds of survival and self-expression.

When sparring is done badly it's at the very least a poor use of training time, is probably very frightening, dangerous as hell, and really painful to watch.

If such a student leaves the academy before being "certified" by his instructor, and then starts his own academy many people will label him as "illegitimate." A martial arts "bastard," if you will.

Here's a thought...Is it a stretch to substitute the word "competent" for the word "authentic" when referring to a martial artist?

Did I mention that I have new shoulders?

In a preliterate world if you wanted to remember something you had to do just that, REMEMBER it!